Maintenance Assistant

Gap Inc.; Town of Fishkill (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Competitive PTO

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Gap Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to support daily facility operations in our New York area distribution center. You will provide floor coverage, perform preventative maintenance on warehouse equipment, and assist mechanics with repairs to ensure smooth product flow.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting conveyors, ASRS, balers, and related machinery, while following safety guidelines and using CMMS to document work orders. Opportunities for growth exist within the facility team.

Qualifications

• Basic technical knowledge of MHE and automation in a distribution center environment.
• Capable of multitasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to perform general maintenance to include; painting, plumbing events, hanging of signs, bulb replacement and facility upkeep in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Electrical troubleshooting of sensors and conveyors components for KDR system.
• Monitor and troubleshoot ASRS, conveyors, load handling devices, cranes, shuttles.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and create follow-up work orders in CMMS.
• Inspect, rebuild and install sortation system carriers per SOPs.
• Monitor and troubleshoot corrugate baler and other automated storage components.
• Use hand and power tools on various projects.
• Operate PIVs such as scissor lifts and boom lifts (height safety).
• Follow safety standards and use HMI to monitor production machinery.

Skills

MHE knowledge

Automation in DC

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Tools

CMMS software

HMI workstations

Conveyors systems

Job description

About Gap Inc.

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture. Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta—each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers. Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement. We’re driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps—between people, perspectives, and possibilities—to create a better world. We’re building a team that performs at a high level—people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you’re ready to learn fast and help shape what’s next, you’ll fit right in.

About Gap Inc.

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture. Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta—each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers. Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement. We’re driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps—between people, perspectives, and possibilities—to create a better world. We’re building a team that performs at a high level—people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you’re ready to learn fast and help shape what’s next, you’ll fit right in.

About The Role

In this position, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operation of the facility through providing floor coverage and safe operation of related warehouse equipment and machinery. Be Customer Curious as you support maintenance mechanics while conducting PM’s (preventative maintenance) and repairs on equipment. Identify and communicate basic mechanical failures. Work within safety guidelines and under the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor or upper level technicians.

What you'll do

• Electrical troubleshooting: Sensors: inspections, alignments, replacements; Inspection and replacement of conveyors control components for KDR system (connection modules and motorized rollers)
• Monitoring and troubleshooting crane and shuttle ASRS (Automatic Storage and Retrieval System) systems to ensure smooth product flow. This work includes regular inspection, monitoring and adjustments of sensors and rails on conveyors, load handling devices, crane masts, shuttles, etc.
• Carry out visual PM (preventive maintenance) inspections of conveyor systems, balers, automated storage components, reporting abnormalities and creating follow-up work orders in CMMS software (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Inspection, removal, rebuilding, setup, and installation of sortation system’s carriers according to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Rebuilding process includes replacement of shock absorbers, springs, wheels, door blades, drive plates and overall setup of the carriers using go-no-go gauges.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting corrugate baler machine. This work includes daily inspections, adjustments, replenishment of baler wires, cleaning, etc.
• Using hand tools, power tools and shop machinery (drill press, bench grinders, band saw) while working on various projects.
• Operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs) such as scissor lifts, articulating telescopic boom lifts for work at heights (Certified for working at heights and operation of or Areal Working Platforms (AWPs)
• Other mechanical work: rebuilding of shuttle flaps, belt replacement and tracking, conveyor roller replacement.
• Following all applicable safety standards and procedures
• Utilizing human-machine interfaces to monitor, troubleshoot and control production machinery and product flow.

Who you are

• Basic technical knowledge of MHE and automation in a distribution center environment
• Capable of multitasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Ability to perform general maintenance to include; painting, plumbing events, hanging of signs, bulb replacement and facility upkeep in a timely manner
• Understanding of the process of operation of the facility and your ability to effectively communicate issues.
• Ability to utilize conveyor cameras and HMI workstations to maintain product flow.

Hourly Range: $16.20 - $19.80

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.
• For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.